Getting Started Quickly | PSC TopGun, PT2000 guide

Getting Started Quickly

Introduction & Quick Start Guide

Getting Started Quickly

The PSC portable comes with an application named PALPRO loaded in memory. PALPRO includes three useful data-collection programs for using the PT2000 or TopGun without additional programming.

Follow the steps below to begin using the portable with PALPRO immediately. Page references show where to find more information. They are live links in the PDF (on-line portable document format) version of this manual.

1.Fill out and return the registration card enclosed with the unit. If there is a TopGun module, be sure to include both serial numbers on the registration card.

2.To replace the installed alkaline batteries with a nickel-cadmium battery pack, refer to Appendix E on page 115.

3.With a PT2000, attach a bar code scanner or magnetic stripe reader by pushing its plug into the jack at the top of the PT2000. Be sure the plug is firmly in place.

4.Turn the portable on by pressing the green I/O button.

Note: If the portable has been customized, it may operate differently. Check with a systems administrator for instructions.

5.Press the ENTER key twice to accept the current date and time, or if necessary, change the date and time settings. (Refer to page 19.)

6.Enter a password. (Refer to page 20.)

7.Press any function key to display the PALPRO Options menu.

8.To use the portable as a keyboard wedge, connect it to a PC or terminal following the instructions on page 21.

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PSC TopGun, PT2000 manual Getting Started Quickly

Contents

3RUWDEOHDWD7HUPLQDOV 37Œ7RS*XQŒ8VHU¶V*XLGH Disclaimer PSC Inc959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon Telephone 541 Fax Chapter CONTENTSPreface User’s Guide Contents Chapter 3 Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPROChapter 4 Programming the PT2000 and TopGun PT2000 & TopGun Programming Parameters Appendix FTransferring Data With PSC Utilities Full Keyboard Support Appendix K Programming Bar Codes AppendixAppendix J Preface About this Guide PREFACE CONTENTS Keys and Keystroke Conventions Style ConventionsDocument Conventions PT2000TM & TopGunTM Radio Frequency Interference PSC Website Technical Support PSC Solutions GroupTechnical Support Reseller Technical Support Overview Introduction & Quick Start GuideCHAPTER CONTENTS Getting Started Quickly settings in the portable Overviewbefore using the portable Themanual contains the following sections Refer to the Index to find specific topics in this user’s guide one type of battery with another in the portablecables or make custom ones Overview Getting Started Quickly 9. Then select F3 from the PALPRO Options menu. Refer to Page About the PT2000 and TopGun C HAPTER C ONTENTS The PT2000 PAL or PPG TopGunNote Please contact a PSC dealer for more information about Figure 2-1 The TopGun Module The KeypadFor complete information about the TopGun module, refer to Function keys Action Data keys Action keys Data KeysThe Keypad Figure 2-2 The PT2000 and TopGun keypads Function Keys Action Keys The Display Screen The Virtual Display F3=REV F4=EXIT F1=NEXT F2=PREREC#12 OF REC#13 OF PT2000 Vers. 4.0 128k The BeeperDisplaying Information about the Portable The Auto-Off Feature The PT Dock Collecting Data Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPROGetting Started Reviewing the Collected Data Bar Code Scanner Magnetic Stripe Reader Getting StartedAttaching an Input Device to the PT2000 Current Date 02/01/02 Enter New Date Setting the Time and DateTurning On the Portable Current Time 091732 Enter New Time F-KEY=SET TIME Setting a PasswordENTER CURRENT OR NEW PASSWORD PSC PALPRO 081804¤ 03/01/98 F-KEY=CONTINUE Collecting Data Using the Portable as a Keyboard WedgeInstalling the Keyboard Wedge AT or PS/2 models Using the Keyboard WedgePALPRO OPTIONS F2=SELECT PROG F3=WEDGE F4=PASSWORD¤ keyboard IBM 3151 terminal *$+$-D2C015EE F5=EXIT Using PALPROPT2000 WEDGE Selecting a PALPRO Application Figure 3-10 Selecting a PALPRO application F1=ASSET MGMT F2=INV MGMT F3=ITEM TRACKING F4=EXIT¤CHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤ Figure 3-11 Changing Prompts Menu ENTER PROMPT BUILDING ID ¤ Changing Program Titles and PromptsENTER APPL TITLE FIXED ASSETS¤ ENTER PROMPT ASSET NO.¤ Switching to AnotherENTER PASSWORD ASSET MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT To use ASSETPRO, complete the following steps ASSET MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXITLOCATION ID WH3E,004322 F3=REV F4=EXIT ITEM IDWH3E F3=REV F4=EXIT 7. Press the F4 key to return to the first prompt Using INVPRO USE 2 PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤ Using One Prompt Using Two Prompts QUANTITY Using TRACKPRO F1=CHECK IN F2=CHECK OUT F4=EXIT¤ ADD DATE/TIME STAMP? F3=YES F4=NO¤ITEM TRACKING¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT IN MAIN,P203 F3=REV F4=EXIT IN F3=REV F4=EXITIN MAIN F3=REV F4=EXIT DESCRIPT 00-629-02 F1=COLLECT F2=RECEIVE LISTS F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT F-KEY=CONTINUEF1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXIT DESCRIPT 081732 05/01/02 RECEIVE LISTS F2=RECEIVE ITEM F3=RECEIVE DESC F4=EXIT FILE NOT EMPTY F2=ERASE F3=APPEND F4=EXITERASE F2=PICKLIST F3=COLLECT F4=EXIT RESULTS RECORDS=16 F4=CONTINUE Using DESCRIPTCONNECT FOR REC ITEM LIST F3=CONTINUE F4=EXIT Note To set a new date or time, see page ITEM ID 00-693-00 F3=REV F4=EXIT 3. From the application menu, select F1 QUANTITY BCBASICS MANUAL F3=REV F4=EXIT ENTER DESCRIPT INVMODEM Using the Modem FeatureNote For information about using the application, see page INV W/MODEM F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT NUMBER TO DIAL F4=EXIT SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=MODEM F4=EXITSELECT BAUD RATE F2=2400,N,8,1 F3=9600,N,8,1 F4=EXIT FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT UPLOAD COMPLETE F4=EXIT TIMESTMPF3=UPLD F4=EXIT TIMESTMP key F1=TIME STAMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT TIME STAMP F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT CURRENT DATE 05/01/02 ENTER NEW DATE Date and Time SettingF1=TIMESTMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT Reviewing the Collected Data CURRENT TIME ENTER NEW TIME If the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a Serial Configuration Uploading Data to the Host PC INV MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT Keyboard Wedge Configuration SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT¤ Figure 3-74 File Options Menu Removing Collected Data from MemoryFILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT¤ Figure 3-75 Send File Menu Turning Off the Portable ERASE FILE F3=ERASE F4=EXIT¤ Resetting the Portable Caution Do not immerse the portable in liquid Care and CleaningCaution Do not use any abrasive cleaners on the display screen Care and CleaningPage Programming the PT2000 and TopGun CHAPTER CONTENTS Programming the PT2000 and TopGun +* */-* *--* *-+* */.* *.-* *.+* *+ $$PT2000 and TopGun recognize the following commands at all times Using Programming Utilities PERCPROG 5. From the PSC Portable Programmer menu, select File Open 4. Select the desired serial port. Then select OKThe Program File window will open refer to Figure Using Programming Utilities Figure 4-3 The Program File window progresses PDPROG D0 D1 D2 Using Predefined Defaults$+$-D0EE* *$+$-D1EE* *$+$-D2EE Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes Using Bar Codes$+$-0010235EE $+$-001* *0235EE Using Multiple Bar Codes$+$ EE 3B-3E General Programming ParametersTable 4-1 Selected Programming Parameters 12-Hour Format 24-Hour Format Time Date U.S. Format Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date$+$-D80EE* *$+$-D81EE* *%-* *% $+$-D90EE* *$+$-D91EE International Format Serial Parameters Xmodem Protocol Serial Parameters XModem *$+$-CA02EEprotocol Character Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial CharactersTable 4-3 Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters Code Transferring Data With PSC Utilities C HAPTER C ONTENTS PTFER Windows application. Refer to page Using Portable File Transfer Program PTFER Installing & Setting up PTFER $+$-C8EE Uploading a File Note If no success message appears, select a different port Note Refer to the information about the DESCRIPT application on Page Changing SettingsDownloading a File 2. To use a different COM port, select it in the Port options group Setting Command Line Options ptferfilename-/PnBnDnaction The port, baud rate, timeout, and action parameters are optional. If using one or more parameters, precede them with a hyphen - or a slash /. Enter parameters either before or after the file name Using PDTFER Note Files must be transferred to or from the current DOS directory Copy command Using MACTFERNote Copy received data to other applications using the Edit $+$-C8EE PT2000 & TopGun Using UPDTFER h displays help on program usage and options Programming Parameters A PPENDIX C ONTENTS Note For information about programming, refer to Chapter Predefined Defaults tells how the parameter is set when you select Table A-1 Predefined DefaultsTable A-2 Save-and-Exit Settings predefined default D0, D1, or D2 refer to page Table A-3 General Programming Parameters Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off 10-millisecond units minutesmilliseconds Table A-4 Serial Programming Parameters Valid for CA = 00 onlyPage Full Keyboard Support APPENDIX CONTENTS Note Full ASCII mode for Code 39 must be enabled in the portable Ctrl key on downC Ctrl key off up Table B-1 Common Keyboard Keys Code PT2000 & TopGun Table B-2 IBM or Compatible PC Keyboard Keys Page The TopGun Module Figure C-1 The back of the PT Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000The TopGun Module Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000 Figure C-2 Attaching the TopGun module 5. Tighten the screws until the metal plate is secure 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the TopGun module Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed ModelFigure C-4 Switching the Direction of theTopGun Module Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model 4. Replace the top of the module 5. Insert and tighten the two screws. Do not over tighten them Figure C-5 Product labeling for the TopGun module Laser Specifications and LabelingLaser Specifications and Labeling Eugene, OR MarchPage Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable The PT DockC HAPTER C ONTENTS Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable Setting Up the DockAbout the PT Dock Caution Be careful not to overtighten the screws Figure D-2 Attaching the adapter Setting Up the DockFigure D-1 The PT2000, PT Dock, and adapter Base of PT2000 or TopGun with keypad side up Caution Do not attempt to connect a PT Dock to a PC using an ConfigurationKeyboard Wedge Configuration Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer Power input jack Cable input jack About the Power Adapter The PT Dock Figure D-4 Sample PSC Keyboard wedge Recharging the Portable’s Batteries Using the PT DockMaintenance Page Batteries Alkaline Batteries ON K40 NiCd Battery Pack NiCd Battery Pack 00-862-00 NiCd BATTERIES Using another adapter can damage the unit Recharging the NiCd Battery PackCaution Use only a power adapter supplied by a PSC dealer Lithium Backup Battery Storing the NiCd Battery Pack Backup Battery Low Battery IndicationNiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries PLEASE WAIT CHARGING BACKUP BATTERY Use the PT Dock to recharge the lithium backup battery in the portable. The battery will be recharged while the READY light is on. Make sure the switch in the portable’s battery compartment is in the correct position for the type of batteries being used Connector Configurations Figure F-1 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader ConnectorConnector Configurations Table F-1 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Figure F-2 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Interface Cable ConnectorInterface Cable Connector Table F-2 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Table F-3 PT Dock Pinouts PT DockFigure F-3 PT Dock Pinouts Pin #13 Pin #25 Programming Bar Codes On *$+$-001EE* Off *$+$-000EE Predefined DefaultsSerial defaults 00 *$+$-0100EE 10 *$+$-0110EE 20 *$+$-0120EE 30 *$+$-0130EE On *$+$-051EE On *$+$-031EEOn *$+$-041EE On *$+$-061EE 2 *$+$-0902EE 6 *$+$-0906EE 10 *$+$-0910EE 20 *$+$-0920EE On *$+$-071EE* Off *$+$-070EEOn *$+$-081EE* Off *$+$-080EE $+$-0930EE* *$+$-0940EE* *$+$-0950EE* *$+$-0960EE 8 *$+$-09080A08EE 10 *$+$-09100A10EE 10 *$+$-0A10EE 20 *$+$-0A20EE 30 *$+$-0A30EE2 *$+$-09020A02EE 4 *$+$-09040A04EE 6 *$+$-09060A06EE $+$-0A40EE* *$+$-0A50EE* *$+$-0A60EE On *$+$-0D1EE* Off On *$+$-0B1EE* OffOn *$+$-0C1EE* Off On *$+$-201EE* Off *$+$-200EE 04 *$+$-2104EE 10 *$+$-2110EE 20 *$+$-2120EE 30 *$+$-2130EE On *$+$-231EE$+$-230EE 10 *$+$-2210EE 20 *$+$-2220EE 30 *$+$-2230EE 2 *$+$-2D02EE 10 *$+$-2D10EE 20 *$+$-2D20EE On *$+$-241EE* Off *$+$-240EEOn *$+$-2C1EE* Off *$+$-2C0EE $+$-2D30EE* *$+$-2D40EE* *$+$-2D50EE On *$+$-311EE* Off 2 *$+$-2E02EE 10 *$+$-2E10EE 20 *$+$-2E20EEOn *$+$-301EE* Off *$+$-300EE On *$+$-321EE* Off On *$+$-351EE On *$+$-331EE* Off *$+$-330EEOn *$+$-341EE On *$+$-361EE On *$+$-3B1EE* Off On *$+$-391EE* OffOn *$+$-3A1EE* Off On *$+$-3F1EE* Off On *$+$-3E1EE* Off On *$+$-3C1EE* OffOn *$+$-3D1EE* Off On *$+$-401EE* Off *$+$-400EE $+$-430EE 10 *$+$-4110EE 20 *$+$-4120EE 30 *$+$-4130EEOn *$+$-431EE 2 *$+$-4102EE 10 *$+$-B210EE On *$+$-B01EEOff *$+$-B200EE $+$-B00EE Medium *$+$-B802EE* High On *$+$-B51EE* OffLow *$+$-B800EE* Medium $+$-B50EE $+$-BD07EE $+$-DD0EE Low *$+$-BD01EE* High Medium *$+$-BD04EEOn *$+$-DD1EE* Off $+$-BC08EE* *$+$-BC09EE* *$+$-BC00EE $+$-C015EE $+$-D81EE $+$-D91EE300 *$+$-C100EE 600 *$+$-C101EE $+$-C011EE 1 *$+$-C401EE 7 *$+$-C207EENone *$+$-C300EE* Even Odd *$+$-C303EE On *$+$-C51EE* Off $+$-CA02EE* *$+$-CA01EE $+$-CD50EE* *$+$-CD75EE* *$+$-CD99EE 0 *$+$-CD00EE 10 *$+$-CD10EE 25 *$+$-CD25EE$+$-C602EE NonePage INDEX Index collecting reviewing PT2000 & TopGun see programming parameters default communications settings keyboard wedge configurationserial configuration see also file transfer, utilities for predefined defaults see ASSETPRO updtfer 5-72, 5-83 to 4-66 , A4-66, A DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC Inc. hereby declares that the equipment specified below Australia Asia PacificItaly Japan